Best Tim Sargent Podcasts (2025)

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#67 Matt Spoke: Project Ontario, Real-Life Conservatism, and Building a Strong Conservative Future in Canada 1:02:27

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Matt Spoke builds communities, develops housing, creates start-up companies, serves on boards of directors, plans grass-roots political conferences, and raises a family. Matt embodies a conservative life. I first met Matt at the Project Ontario conference he organized (with help from others) in Toronto. He speaks well, listens closely, and can carr…

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Developing Leadership Depth with Mike O'Connell 23:07

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This month on the podcast, Tim sits down with Mike O’Connell, founder of the Lead Different Experience and rising lead pastor at Love Church in Omaha, Nebraska. In this impactful episode, Mike explores how communication and integrity shape an effective leader and how these qualities can be leveraged to guide and influence others. Join in for a conv…

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It’s time to make public safety a priority 12:38

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Dear minister, Congratulations on your appointment as the minister of public safety. You have been entrusted with the job of making our streets safer, ensuring our national borders are strong and protected, and decisively addressing national security threats. At any time in our history, this would be a daunting challenge. Today, the key institution…

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#66 Ben Woodfinden: The New Right and Red Toryism 57:04

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Ben Woodfinden is a former director of communications for Pierre Poilievre. He has practical experience inside politics mixed with theoretical study and work as a consultant. When Ben speaks, people listen. Debate about first principles has finally returned to the Canadian non-left. A new, mostly younger group of conservative writers and speakers h…

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How to fix Canada’s justice system and protect Canadians from crime 10:41

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Dear minister, Congratulations on your appointment as the minister of justice and attorney general. Your department has a lot of work ahead of it, both to support an aggressive and important legislative and regulatory agenda and to use the tools at your disposal—primarily the Criminal Code—to make Canadians safer. While the priority of “protecting …

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Canada’s long-term prosperity depends on maximizing our resource potential 12:11

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Dear minister, Congratulations on your appointment as the minister of energy and natural resources. You are now head coach for three crucial sectors of the Canadian economy: energy, mining, and forestry. As you know, the prime minister has committed to a generational change, which will require bold ambition from his cabinet. His mandate letter outl…

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#65 Caroline Elliott: Is Canada's Identity at Risk? How can we save Canada? 55:45

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Canada cannot continue unless we share a common sense of what we love. In BC, young students learn from daily land acknowledgements that they can never really call Canada their own. It belongs to someone else. Students in Vancouver sing two national anthems, Canada’s and another belonging to coastal indigenous people. This goes beyond education and…

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How to protect the environment and support economic growth at the same time 11:36

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Dear minister, Congratulations on your appointment as the minister of environment and climate change. You have found yourself right in the middle of passionate debates about how to balance the protection of Canada’s vast and diverse natural environment with the needs of an economy that depends heavily on resource development. The prime minister has…

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#64 Ray Pennings: Religion in the Public Square. Study of Canada-US religiosity 1:05:25

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Want to be active in the public square? Join the symphony. Get involved in what you love. Be public about your pursuit of the true, the good, and the beautiful. Ray Pennings has spent his life building a winsome and articulate defence of religion in the pubic square. It is not weird to admit we have religious beliefs (including non belief); it's we…

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#63 Ron Dart: Is Toryism Dead in Canada? The Red Tory Element in Canadian Conservatism 1:25:00

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Toryism has faded in Canada, but it still gets blamed for backsliding and bad behaviour in Conservative Party politics. (Full disclosure: I have never seen myself as a Tory, neither High, Low, Red, Blue, or traditional.) Political labels, especially old ones, mean nothing without definition. Even with working definitions, labels often bleed into ea…

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Engaging Leadership with Tom Henderson 28:07

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Join Tim as he sits down with Tom Henderson, founder of RESGEN, for an engaging conversation on how business leaders can empower, equip, and encourage their teams toward success—both personally and professionally. This inspiring episode challenges leaders to use their strengths to uplift others and lead through example.Find Tom on social mediaFaceb…

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#62 Sam Routley: Unpacking Canadian Conservative voters. Fusionism, culture and economics 1:05:40

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Conservative voters around the world are leaning into culture and away from economic issues. Sam Routley's research found that Canadian conservatives cling to the 1980's fusionism of traditional social policies and libertarian economics. Can the 1980's fusionism hold? Will economic determinism help Conservatives to win elections today? Links to art…

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#61 Alexander Brown: Young Voters, Culture, and Politics in Canada 57:19

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Young conservatives aren't falling in line. Alex says, "We don't care. I'm not incentivized to look the other way. I don't need an invite to a table of six at Terroni in the back room to talk about continuing the status quo." In a world when young voters can't afford a house in Canada, you'd think they'd obsess about economics. They don't. They car…

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#60 Alexander Rosenthal-Pubul: Conservative Humanism - Reconciling Tradition and Modernity 57:17

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Is secular humanism a distortion of an older conservative humanism? And why are conservatives so obsessed with international trade? The French Enlightenment philosopher Montesquieu argued that international trade promotes peace. He called it doux commerce, gentle commerce. In what sense is this a conservative idea? Fascinating and somewhat subversi…

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#59 Tim Sargent: Can Economics Save Canada? Does Economics Serve Politics or Should Economics Rule? 58:12

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What guides politics? What matters most in political decision making? Since the 1980s, conservatives have looked to economics for guidance: economic growth, tax cuts, and decreased government spending capture the heart of political thought in North American Conservative political parties. This sparks two questions. 1) How well did this approach per…

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#58 Ross Upshur: AI in Medicine, Limits of Evidence Based Medicine, & What Does It Mean to be Human? 1:00:00

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This episode is (ostensibly) about medicine, not politics. What does human-centred care mean in a world of AI? Are doctors becoming obsolete, when it comes to decision making? When should we hand over our clinical judgement to AI? I asked Ross Upshur for his thoughts on logical positivism. Are most doctors positivists? "Despite it being... as a p…

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#57 Grant Havers: Understanding Marshall McLuhan's Relevance: AI, Social Media, and Conservative Thought 1:20:49

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Leading with Purpose with Wayne Landrith 27:52

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Wayne Landrith, Senior Vice President for Development and Presidential Affairs at Anderson University in Anderson, South Carolina, joins Tim on this month’s podcast. Their conversation explores what it means to lead with purpose in any environment. Drawing on his career experiences, Wayne highlights how culture, strategy, and strong leadership can …

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#56 Calum Nicholson: Boomers are Frozen in Fortune & Society is Blinded by Science 1:21:38

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Boomers have a worldview "frozen by fortune, not forged in fire." Through no fault of their own, the boomer generation remains blind to aspects of current reality from their experiences growing up in the post-WWII era. That era has ended. For more on this, check out Dr. Nicholson's guest post on Peter Boghossian: The Boomerang Our discussion tackle…

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#55 Paige MacPherson: Smartphones, Canadian Education Performance, and School Choice 1:06:48

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Canada is libertarian on student cell phones in classrooms and statist on school choice (in most provinces). We get a poor return on investment when it comes to education in Canada. Our math and reading scores are several years behind (even before Covid). Students are distracted by over 100 messages on their cellphones each day. And teachers cannot…

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#54 Étienne-Alexander Beauregard - Gen-Z Conservatism & Anti Civilization: Why Our Societies Collapse From Within 57:41

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Gen Z sits at the cusp of major change in conservatism. Young people do not feel a warmth and longing for Reagan or Thatcher. Sure, they value freedom, but they also what to know where the guardrails stand. Étienne-Alexandre speaks clearly for a new generation of non-left thinkers. He asks what might be the role of conservatism in the near future. …

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#53 Tristin Hopper: Extremism in Canadian Universities and review of his book, "Don't be Canada" 48:17

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Once again, Canadian university professors show their extremism in response to Charlie Kirk, a mirror of their praise for Oct 7. Professors shape opinion; they shape culture. Do we want the kind of culture they promote? Turning to his book, Tristin argues that Canada's world-famous policy failures are self-inflicted. He believes we could recover, i…

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#52 Josh Lewis: Conservatism, Saving Elephants, Populism, Donald Trump, and Economic Morality 1:09:50

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Josh Lewis is a traditional conservative who has worked in 'government' in America, has served in retail politics, and has interviewed hundreds of leading thinkers in American conservatism. Josh has a unique ability to bridge the gap between politics and life, philosophy and culture. His developed his skill comes from a deep discomfort with what he…

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#51 Reflecting on Charlie Kirk. Are we tired of being bullied? 22:53

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I couldn't stay silent and sane. Once again, the AI summary is scarily accurate, so I will let is stand. Let me know what you think. Shawn AI Summary: Responding to Tragedy: Honouring Charlie Kirk & Challenging Silence In this deeply reflective episode of Concepts, host Shawn Whatley breaks from his usual avoidance of current events to address a tu…

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#50 George Nash: The Conservative Intellectual Movement 1:09:54

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If you find conservatism confusing, you are not alone! Dr. George Nash has spent 50 years explaining all the strands that weave together into the collection of ideas we call conservatism. The AI summary is surprisingly good, so I will simply point out the book links below: The Conservative Intellectual Movement in America since 1945 Russel Kirk's C…

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Self-Employment to Business Ownership with Eli Stoudemayer 19:16

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This month on the podcast, Tim welcomes Eli Stoudemayer: CFII and owner of Palmetto Sky Flight School. Eli shares his story of starting out as an independent flight instructor and transforming that passion into a successful small business serving the Anderson–Clemson community. With three years of experience teaching students to take to the skies, …

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#49 Yuval Levin: Unity, Citizenship, and American Constitutionalism 1:03:00

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How can we live together when we don't t all think alike? Are there nothing but power struggles, or is there a better way? Dr. Yuval Levin explains that we don't need to disagree less; we need to learn to disagree better. Unity does not mean unanimity. We should be hopeful, not simply optimistic. Yuval has spent several decades trying to persuade c…

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#48 Nico Lagan: Political Orphans, Masculinity, and Faith 1:08:01

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The non-left in Canada includes an interesting and often overlooked group. They promote a mix of exercise, martial arts, masculinity, self defence, freedom, self sufficiency, honour, Christianity, and more. This group baffles academics and exasperates leftists. Both left and right seeks to dismiss and minimize their impact. But they represent a lar…

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#47 Andy Crooks: Moral Courage and the Heart of Conservatism 1:10:51

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Andy captures the heart of conservatism unlike anything I've found elsewhere. He has lived it. He embodies it. And he welcomes others to enjoy it. Andy Crooks spelled out what's at stake for Canada, and he explained what we must do to save it. Stark, fun, inspirational, and tragic. I can't think of a better embodiment of the heart an soul of conser…

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#46 Marco Navarro-Genie: Red Toryism, Canadian Identity, and the Role of Conservatism 1:08:19

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Marco packages powerful barbs in (slightly) softened academic polish. It makes his writing and speaking fun to consume and hard to forget. Do check out his Substack https://substack.com/@navarrogenie Looking forward to hearing what you think! Thanks again! AI summary: Special guest Dr. Marco Navarro-Genie, VP of Research at Frontier Center for Publ…

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The Art of Encouragement with Jordan Montgomery 27:03

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This month on the Big Ideas for Small Business podcast, Tim sits down with Jordan Montgomery, author of The Art of Encouragement and founder of Montgomery Companies. Together, they explore the power of encouragement in teams, families, and business relationships, especially during challenging times. Whether you're a leader, entrepreneur, or simply …

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#45 Sean Walsh: The Hard Problem of Consciousness, AI, and Conservatism 53:48

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Sean has a PhD in the philosophy of artificial intelligence. He writes well and thinks deeply. He's also experienced more grit than the average academic. This was not a light discussion, but I think you will find it well worth your time. Articles mentioned: Wandering Thoughts Artificial, human and angelic intelligence Sean is Associate Editor of Co…

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#44 Tristan Rogers: Conservatism Past and Present--A Philosophical Introduction 1:06:32

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Tristan and I discuss his new book on conservatism. It is fun and deep and convoluted...you will love it. The AI summary (below) chunks out the main sections. Books and articles mentioned: Conservatism Past and Present: A philosophical introduction, by Tristan Rogers https://amzn.to/4lYHPbC England: An Elegy, by Roger Scruton https://amzn.to/4lMKkO…

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#43 Brian Day: The Fight for Canadian Healthcare | A 30-Year Battle for Patient Rights 1:07:55

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Dr. Brian Day has spent decades fighting for patients' rights. He trained during an era of no wait times and doctors competing to provide care for patients. People find this hard to believe, and system planners find it horrifying. Canadian medicare was once the envy of the world. Today, countries try to avoid creating 'Canada-like' results. Dr. Day…

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#42 Nathan Pinkoski: Actually Existing Postliberalism 1:01:22

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A quiet revolution occurred in the 1990s. Our institutions shifted. The global war on terror solidified the shift and obliterated the distinction between public and private, which was once a feature of liberalism. The fusion of public and private represents a new era of actually existing postliberalism. https://firstthings.com/actually-existing-pos…

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#41 Rebecca Vachon: Canada's Rapid Expansion of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)/Euthanasia 50:44

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Canada has the fastest growing assisted dying program in the world. Medical Assistance in Dying (passive and active euthanasia) is now tied as Canada's 5th leading cause of death. We tackle loneliness and social isolation, individualism, and (briefly) social response to suffering. Not a light episode, but a crucial topic to discuss. Thanks for chec…

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The Other Half of the Family Business with Dawn Hayden 22:47

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In this special episode of the Big Ideas for Small Business podcast, host Tim Hayden is joined by his wife, Dawn, for a heartfelt conversation about the other side of running a family business: family, marriage, and support.Dawn, now an accomplished artist based in Upstate South Carolina, once put her career on hold to focus on raising their family…

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#40 Happy Canada Day! What is Canada? What are we celebrating? 6:19

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Short recording for Canada Day. I hope you find (or found) time to enjoy the day and reflect on what we are celebrating. Canada is young: many Canadians alive now are more than 1/2 as old as Canada itself. Given its youth, what exactly is Canada? What aspects do we hope to pass on to our children and grandchildren? Whatever Canada is it must be "pl…

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#39 Adam Swart: CEO Crowds on Demand. Paid Protesters a Moral and Political Dilemma? 54:10

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I had a friendly debate with Adam Swart, CEO of Crowds on Demand, the largest protest company in America. He ran circles around me having clearly argued almost all my points many times before. He called out my hypocrisy at being intolerant of paying protesters while being ok with all the other money that flows around inside politics. Adam forced me…

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#38 Ryan Alford: Seven Absolute Rights and necessary limits on government 1:00:29

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Our legal history will shock you. It has more tradition than libertarians can stomach and more anti-government sentiment than conservatives can tolerate. Dr. Alford explains why we need both more history and more enthusiasm to put government in its place. He ends with a message of hope for rescuing Canada. Seven Absolute Rights: Recovering the Hist…

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#37 Daniel Pitt: The essence of conservatism from Burke to Scruton. 1:00:22

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I got a chance to visit with Dr. Dan Pitt, co-author of Intellectual Conservatism: From Burke to Scruton. We focussed on a chapter he wrote which offers a brilliant rubric for understanding conservatism -- one of the best I've seen. Dr. Pitt offers an attractive view beyond the status-quo liberalism in which all political parties operate, for the m…

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#36 Ferenc Hörcher (Hungary) on Intellectual Conservatism from Burke to Scruton 53:21

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Conservatives are often suspicious of intellectuals and for good reason. Novel ideas dreamt up by radical intellectuals have caused enormous suffering over the past 200 years. But Conservative parties cannot survive without intellectual substance. European conservatism doesn't suffer from the North American tendency to confuse conservatism with cla…

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50 Years: The Past, Present, & Future of Sargent Metal with Tim Hayden 38:33

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In this special episode, guest host Michael Brown sits down with Tim Hayden, CEO of Sargent Metal Fabricators, to reflect on five decades of growth, innovation, and leadership. From humble beginnings to a tech-driven production floor in 2025, Tim shares the values and vision that built a lasting legacy, plus powerful advice for small business owner…

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#35 Peter Copeland: The politics of Pope Leo XIV. What can we expect from the new pope? 51:27

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Pope Leo's election garnered far more interest than usual. We are in a time of great change. People are paying attention. The Pope shapes public opinion, and people are eager to know what Pope Leo might say. I asked Peter all the most provocative political questions I could imagine. What might the Pope think about resource development, immigration,…

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#34 David Livingstone: Radical Conservatives, postmodernism, and D'Arcy McGee on Canada's Founding 1:03:35

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Dr. Livingstone worries about postmodernism destroying Truth. I worry about about postmodernism destroying history as a way to understand the present. David says we need universals to resist postmoderns. I say we should fear universals lest the postmoderns inflict us with their 'values'. In this episode we resolve the debate (sort of). Thanks for w…

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#33 John von Heyking on political friendship, pro-Hamas protests, and the future of Canada. 53:27

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Can a country survive if we aren't united about common fundamental matters? Pro-Hamas protests block streets in Toronto. They have even forced ambulances to turn around. This has really bothered me. Aside from basic procedural solutions -- keeping a lane open for emergency vehicles or having police enforce the law -- can we solve the deeper, existe…

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#32 Mark Carney and Justin Trudeau are universalists. Donald Trump is not. What is universalism? 19:12

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Prime Minister Mark Carney and Justin Trudeau are universalists. Donald Trump is a (rare) politician who, for the most part, doesn't seem to be a universalist. Universalism is an essential concept to help us understand modern politics. It's a core pillar of liberalism, but many 'conservatives' are universalists also. AI Summary Understanding Univer…

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#31 Simplifying liberalism. Start with individuals. 17:24

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Go ask a professor for a simple definition of liberalism or conservatism. If they are honest, they won't give you a short answer. These terms are super complex. But we need somewhere to start. In this short segment, I offer a place to start talking about liberalism: a theory with 4 pillars. The first pillar we discuss is individualism. We will disc…

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#30 Geoff Russ -- Hope for Canada vs progressive internationalism 46:27

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Geoff stands out as a new kind of writer on the non-left. He offers hope that embraces Canada's past without repudiation -- truly rare these days Thanks for listening! AI Summary Shawn interviews Geoff Russ, a Vancouver-based writer, about the evolving concept of Canadian nationalism and identity. They discuss the need for newcomers to understand t…

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Implementing a Leadership Team | Brad Cooper, Tim Hayden, Michael Brown, and Michael Mullikin 36:33

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In this special episode, Tim welcomes three guest hosts—Brad Cooper and Michael Mullikin from NewSpring Church, and Michael Brown from Sargent Metal—for a compelling discussion on the value of leadership teams. Together, they explore how to build, structure, and effectively implement a leadership team within any organization. Drawing from decades o…